2018 Community Update on Smyrna’s Strategic Vision Plan February 6 th , 2018
Agenda • Welcome – Andrea Blustein, Vision Committee Chair • Introductions • Looking Back : 2017 • Looking Forward : 2018 • How to Get Involved • Smyrna Vision Website and Communication • Breakout Groups : Goals and Outcome Measures • Instructions • Discussion Groups • Report Back • Browsing and Feedback Opportunity • Close
Same Direction. New Approach.
Vision Plan Implementation Team • Andrea Blustein, Chair Ward 2 • Council Vision Derek Norton, Mayor Pro-Tem Ward 1 • Committee Maryline Blackburn Ward 3 City Staff Community Resident Implementation Stakeholders Volunteers Team External Stakeholders
Celebrating Our Progress in 2017 • Growing Partnership with Campbell HS and • Studies: Cobb County Schools • Parks and Recreation Master Plan • 2040 Comprehensive Plan • Jonquil City Historical Trail Digital Walking Tour • Spring Road Corridor LCI Study • Funding Bicycle Infrastructure Expansion • South Cobb Dr. Corridor Improvement Study • Spring Road Gateway Study by Georgia Tech • Formation of Community Housing Team • Sidewalk Master Plan + Gap Analysis • Improved Communication Outreach • Early Childhood Learning Conversation • City Administrator Newsletter + Vision Site Launch • Initiation of Great Promise Partnership • City Forms Processing Review • Joined Atlanta Regional Housing Task Force • Smyrna Museum Revitalization Begins • Opening of Reed House • New Playground at N. Cooper Lake Park
20 Grant-Funded Bicycle Racks from KSB Taylor Brawner Park, Jonquil Park, Ward Park, and Smyrna Museum Taylor Brawner Park Jonquil Park
Jonquil City Historical Trail Digital Walking Tour Mobile Version of the Digital Tour Desktop Digital Walking Tour – 20 Historical Sites in Downtown Smyrna
Conversations about Early Childhood Education Tour/Presentation at Belmont Hills Elementary Tour of San Antonio Pre-K 4 SA Facility
Community Housing Team of Smyrna Presentation from Atlanta/Fulton Land Bank Authority Discussion on Addressing Homelessness
Diversity and Inclusion Engagement Federal Financial Aid Info Event for Hispanic Community Smyrna United Task Force Informational Meeting
New Facilities Opened Grand Opening of Reed House New Playground at N. Cooper Lake Park
Administrator Newsletter and Vision Site Subscribe on the City Website www.SmyrnaVision.com
Continuing Our Success in 2018 • Continuing to Grow Partnership w/ Schools • Targeting School Area Sidewalk Gaps • Telling the Story of Smyrna Schools • Transit Study Funded by ARC • Citizen Surveying Efforts • Phone Translation Service for City Facilities • Expanding Bicycle Infrastructure • City Form Processing Upgrade • Launching Volunteer Awards Ceremony • Economic Development and Small Business Support Initiatives • Recreational Trails Grant for N. Cooper Lake • Jonquil City Historical Trail – Phase 2 Park Mountain Bike Park and Trails • Exploration of Land Bank Authority • Updating City Codes and Ordinances • Historical Cemetery Preservation Efforts • Citizens Academy Launch in Spring • Public Art Efforts with Smyrna Arts Council • Formation of Community Advisory Councils
Campbell High School Tells Their Story Campbell High School News Blog on Vision Website Stories of student successes and opportunities
Community Advisory Councils • Youth Council • Council on Diversity and Inclusion – Smyrna United Task Force • Council on Disability • Council on Community Health and Wellness • Council on Resiliency and Sustainability • Community Housing Team
Where to Get Involved Tune In to Stay Informed! Community Advisory Councils ◦ Smyrna’s Strategic Vision Facebook page Business Support ◦ Smyrna Vision Plan Newsletter Volunteer with Smyrna Schools ◦ City Administrator Monthly Newsletter Write Articles / Blogs for Vision Website ◦ Smyrna Vision website: SmyrnaVision.com Look Out For Events and Opportunities Share Your Professional Expertise / Services that Interest You
Reporting and Communications Mayor and • Communicating and tracking progress, Council qualitative and quantitative City Staff • Smyrna Vision Website (SmyrnaVision.com) Implementation Volunteers Team • “Stories of Progress” Blog City Staff and • City Administrator Newsletter Departments • Quarterly Community Update Meetings General Public • Public Reports and Public Dashboard? City of Smyrna • Importance of Citizen Surveying External Stakeholders
Moving to Breakout Group Discussions
Breakout Group Discussion Instructions Save your notecards and question prompts! Silent Brainstorming (2 minutes) – Gather your thoughts, write notes on notecards/prompts. Round Robin Input (1 minute) – Everyone gets a turn. Keep it brief. Summarize your thoughts. Discuss and Advocate (4 minutes) – Ask clarifying questions. Discussion, not debate. Prioritize (2 minutes) – Which ideas are the most important/critical to success? REPEAT Report Back – Pick a spokesperson and report back to the group. SAVE YOUR NOTECARDS PLEASE!
Browse Displays and Offer Your Input Come Back for Next Steps at 8:30 PM
Thank You! Tell Your Neighbors!
Save the Dates! Salsa Soiree Fundraiser for Campbell Middle Tech Program Community Vision Update Events: Friday March 9 th 7:30 PM Taylor Brawner House • • April 21 st - Spring Update Mount Zion Cemetery (Hawthorne) Community Cleanup Saturday March 10 th 2-4 PM @ Mount Zion Cemetery • • July 21 st - Summer Update Silver Comet Trail and Shoupade Park (Connect the Comet) Saturday March 17 th 12-4PM @ 4770 Oakdale Rd, Smyrna • Blood Drive with Foundation Lodge 592 • Saturday March 17th 1-5PM at Smyrna Community Center Community Education Fair for Hispanic and International Families Saturday April 14 th 9:30AM-2 PM at Smyrna Community Center •
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